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Para-athletes Shivani and Jyoti win national honor
Two para-athletes, Shivani and Jyoti, have won a big award called the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar.
They are being honored for their hard work and success in sports like javelin throw, shot put, and discus throw.
Shivani is from a village in Kurnool, and Jyoti is from Haryana.
They train with the Aditya Mehta Foundation, which helps para-athletes.
The President of India will give them the award in New Delhi on December 26.
The foundation is very proud of them and says their success shows how important good training and support are.
The foundation also thanked its supporters for helping them.
This award is a big deal and will inspire other young para-athletes to work hard and dream big.
Shivani and Jyoti, para-athletes trained by Aditya Mehta Foundation, receive Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar.
Award ceremony to be held in New Delhi on December 26, presented by the President of India.
Shivani competes in Javelin Throw and Shot Put, while Jyoti excels in Discus Throw, Shot Put, and Javelin Throw.
Aditya Mehta Foundation credits structured training and mentorship for the athletes' success.
Foundation expresses gratitude to supporters Invesco, Flutter, GMMCO, and Alcon.
- Who
- Shivani and Jyoti, para-athletes trained by Aditya Mehta Foundation
- What
- Selected for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
- Where
- New Delhi
- When
- Award ceremony on December 26
- Why
- For exceptional achievements in para-sports
Key facts
- Athletes
- Shivani and Jyoti
- Award
- Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
- Organization
- Aditya Mehta Foundation (AMF)
- Award Ceremony Date
- December 26
- Award Ceremony Location
- New Delhi
- Athletes' Sports
- Javelin Throw, Shot Put, Discus Throw
- Athletes' Hometowns
- Maddikera (Shivani), Haryana (Jyoti)
- Foundation Supporters
- Invesco, Flutter, GMMCO, Alcon
Quotes
Aditya Mehta
Founder of Aditya Mehta Foundation
“Shivani and Jyoti’s recognition at national level validates the power of structured training, sustained mentorship, and belief in potential. Their journeys inspire countless young para-athletes to dream big and persevere.”
thehansindia.com
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